Devotionals on the Go

Exodus 3:1-15  How often do you pause and honestly tell the Lord, “Here I am Lord, ready to do your will.”?  That’s when real growth occurs.  When we ask God to use us, regardless of how busy we feel or how out-of-our-comfort zone He is asking us to get.  When you seek to be used by God to bless others and bring Him glory, that’s when you truly grow and flourish in Him. https://www.soulstrengthfit...

Matthew 25:14-21 God has given you gifts, and he wants you to use them for His glory.  When our days have been spent and used, it should be our deep hope to hear our savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!  You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

We are told to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.  We must purposefully and mindfully control our thoughts, and shift them when need be.  How well are you doing lately with keeping a peaceful and joyful mind which is set on things above? Ephesians 4:22-24

We don’t usually consider our trials to be “pure joy.”  God is using your trials.  He wants you to grow mature and complete, not lacking anything.   James 1:2-10 https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

We are told to take up our cross and follow Jesus.  What does that mean, and how can you focus on taking up your cross - in your thoughts, in your actions, and in your words? John 12:23-26 https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

Forgiveness is so important to Jesus that He ties the forgiveness we give others with being forgiven ourselves.  Do you struggle with forgiveness? Matthew 6:5-15 https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

In order for you to fully allow yourself to be used by God, you must first fully trust God.  How might God be wanting to stretch your faith and use you to His glory right now? Romans 12:1-2 https://www.soulstrengthfit.com/

In Pastor Rick Warren’s sermon “A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t,” he points out that Jesus’ resurrection took place over the course of 3 days.  Friday was a day of fear, pain, and heartache.  Saturday was a day of discouragement and hopelessness.  And finally on Sunday we experience a day of freedom and joy.  He says that we will experience all of these days repeatedly over the course of our...

Jesus invites us into His Father’s presence.  What once separated us from God has been removed. There may be no more veil in the temple, but often we can have a veil in our heart.  A guilty conscience, an ongoing sin ignored, an inability to let go of past hurts or regrets, an inability to fully trust.  We can create our own barriers separating us from our loving Father.  What are these barriers f...

This episode corresponds with Week 2, Workout 2 from SoulStrength Fit’s Come to the Cross Bible Study Fitness Program Certainly, Jesus was teaching humility and service towards others.  He was setting an example for us to follow.  But what other meaning might we discover from this encounter?  Peter was focused on the physical act that was being performed, and he was appalled by the thought of His...

For the print version of these devotionals as well as the corresponding Bible Study Workout Programs, visit SoulStrengthfit.com Jesus prepares His disciples for His death as the day draws near.    Read: Luke: 18:31-33 What is Jesus trying to tell His disciples in these verses? Do they understand Him?  Jesus is warning the disciples in these verses that He must go to Jerusalem, suffer and be killed...

Pairs with Week 2 Workout 1 in SoulStrength Fit ’s Come to the Cross 2 Week Easter Faith and Fitness program. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Are there any particular places that you feel closest to God?  Are there places that you feel that you can’t help but notice His presence?  Perhaps you feel this way while out in nature as you see the handiwork of His creation.  Or perhaps you...

Can you sense Jesus praying for you personally in this passage? “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.   When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:28-3...

This is from the two week faith based fitness series, “Come to the Cross” found at soulstrengthfit.com . Although the Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke refer to Jesus’ mother as Mary, John’s Gospel never refers to her by name.  John only refers to her as the “mother of Jesus.”  Surely he knew her name.  Why do you think he referred to her only as the “mother of Jesus”? “The disciple whom Jesus loved...

Pairs with workout 2 from soulstrengthfit.com ’s Come to the Cross Faith Based Easter Fitness Program. “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Read: Luke 23: 32-43 “One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: ‘Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’”   The word Messiah was a word all Jewish people were familiar with because they were all looking forward to...

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”  Read: Mark 15:1-41 In the midst of his pain and agony, Jesus turns to prayer.  This was a regular practice for Jesus, as we see throughout the scriptures.  He would escape the crowds to go pray, spent time alone with the Father regularly, and prayed with His disciples frequently.  His last act before His arrest was to lead his disciples to the Mount of...

We are invited to come to the cross and listen to Jesus’ last words during His final hours.  Lean in closely and listen to the message Jesus has for you in each of His final statements.  Next week, we’ll step back and journey through the final days leading up to our Lord’s triumph and resurrection. “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”  Luke 23:34 “My God, my God, why h...

Be sure to visit soulstrengthfit.com for the full downloadable devotional and much more faith and fitness content. Weddings were very important social events in Jesus’ day.  They would serve to both celebrate the couple and honor the host, and a royal wedding celebration would be the event of the decade for the kingdom.  It was assumed that if someone was invited to this important event, they woul...

This Devotional comes  from week 7 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . Jesus is warning about the importance of responding to - and living out - His teachings.  To fail to do so would make us as useless as “unsalty” salt. Are there any ways in which the distractions, demands, or worries of this world have taken away a bit of your saltiness?  Be...

This Devotional comes pairs with workout 2 from week 7 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com Can you think of times of prosperity in which you actually felt distracted by, or focused on, success, stability or pleasure, and consequently became more distant from God?  And conversely, can you bring to mind times of trial, suffering, or despair that dre...

This Devotional comes from week 7 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important  Our Lord Jesus wants to reward you for being a good and faithful manager of all He has entrusted to you.  Are you up for the challenge? Be sure to check out SoulStrength Fit fo...

This Devotional pairs with workout 1 from week 7 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . Today I encourage you to be open about your love for Jesus. Be open about your love for others. Let Jesus on the inside be seen on the outside. Your “good deeds” should be the light that God uses to draw others to Him. So, let your light shine. Be patient when o...

This Devotional comes pairs with workout 3 from week 6 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . Rejecting Jesus is not a choice without consequences. Those who reject Him will one day pay dearly for it.  That is why we need to do everything we can to help those around us to accept Jesus as a stone on which to build for eternity, and to keep them from...

This Devotional is day 4 from week 6 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . It can be easy to assume that we willingly serve the Lord, expecting nothing in return.  But do we?  Really search your heart.  Can you find any hidden areas in which you expect God to somehow reward you? Be sure to check out SoulStrength Fit for more great faith and fitnes...

This Devotional comes pairs with workout 2 from week 6 in the SoulStrength Fit Parables of Jesus Workout Program found at soulstrengthfit.com . If you were to rate yourself on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the most critical and 10 being the least critical, how would you rate yourself as a person who tends to be critical of others, quick to judge, and slow to forgive? Be sure to check out SoulStren...